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Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea
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About the product
Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets are an anti-sickness (antiemetic) medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting from various causes, including migraine, infection, or medical treatments. They belong to a group of medicines called phenothiazines, which work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain’s vomiting centre, reducing the urge to be sick. Prochlorperazine can also be used for short-term treatment of dizziness and vertigo. The tablets are usually taken up to three times daily as prescribed, and are intended for short-term use to manage acute symptoms. They should be taken with water and exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.
Overview
FAQ
Directions
Side Effects
How it works
Delivery
Ingredients
Warnings
Overview
Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea belongs to a group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which act on the central nervous system. The tablets are used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I take Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea if I am pregnant or breast-feeding?
You should not take Prochlorperazine Tablets if you think you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you might be pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
The following symptoms may occur in newborn babies, of mothers that have used Prochlorperazine in the last trimester: shaking, muscle stiffness and/or weakness, sleepiness, agitation, breathing problems, and difficulty in feeding.
Are there any food or drinks to avoid while taking Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea?
You should not drink alcohol while you are taking Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea. This is because alcohol can add to the effects of this medication and cause serious breathing difficulties.
Can I drive while taking Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea?
As this medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than usual. If you are affected, do not drive or operate dangerous machinery.
How do I store Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea?
There are no special storage requirements for Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea, but it should be kept in a cool, dry place with the container tightly sealed. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is printed on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
How do I dispose of Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea?
If your doctor tells you to stop the treatment, return any unused tablets to your pharmacist for safe disposal. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Can I buy Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea online?
Yes! You can get Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea online from trusted online pharmacies, such as e-Surgery!
It’s good practice to look for the green GPhC logo on the site and check the GPhC website to check whether the pharmacy is registered and operating legally – this will ensure that any medication you buy online is genuine.
Where can I find additional information about Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea?
If you require additional information about Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea, there are plenty of reliable and reputable sources available, such as BNF. Additionally, e-Surgery offers its own ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist‘ service which is a free way to receive advice from a trained UK healthcare professional.
Directions
The recommended in dose in adults in adults for the prevention of nausea and vomiting is 5-10mg two or three times a day.
You will be prescribed the lowest dose needed to control your symptoms – do not stop taking your medicine or change the dose unless your doctor tells you too. They should be swallowed with a glass of water and not crushed.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. You should tell your doctor if any of the follow side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days:
- dry mouth
- your skin being more sensitive to the sun than usual
- stuffy nose
- skin rashes
- skin redness, swelling and itching from touching this medicine
- feeling restless or agitated
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection
- loss of menstrual periods
- breast enlargement in men
- abnormal production of breast milk in men
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
How it works
Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets help reduce nausea and vomiting by blocking a chemical in the brain called dopamine, which can trigger the feeling of being sick. It’s often used for sickness caused by migraines, vertigo, or other medical conditions. The tablet is swallowed and works by calming the signals in the brain that make you feel unwell
Delivery
e-Surgery uses Royal Mail for delivery, with options of Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm (learn more about e-Surgery delivery options).
Your Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets For Nausea will arrive at a delivery address of your choice in discreet and recyclable packaging.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains 5 mg of the active substance, Prochlorperazine Maleate. The other ingredients are Lactose Monohydrate, Maize Starch, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Magnesium Stearate.
Warnings
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to prochlorperazine maleate or any of the other ingredients of Prochlorperazine Tablets.
Additionally, take special care with Prochlorperazine Tablets Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medicine if:
- You are allergic to phenothiazine medicines such as chlorpromazine
- You have heart problems or a family history of heart problems
- You have ever has a stroke
- You have an enlarged prostate gland. This means you may have problems when passing water (urine)
- You or someone else in your family has a history of blood clots, as medicines like these have been associated with formation of blood clots
- You have Parkinson’s disease
- You have epilepsy or have ever had fits (seizures)
- You have a tumour on your adrenal gland called ‘phaeochromocytoma’
- You have a type of muscle weakness called ‘myasthenia gravis’
- You have or have ever had glaucoma (signs include painful eyes with blurred vision)
- You have or have ever had a low number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis). This would lead you to get infections more easily than usual
- You have low blood levels of potassium, calcium and magnesium. Your doctor may perform blood tests to check on these
- You are not eating properly or are very under-weight
- You have a history of alcohol problems
- You are diabetic or have high levels of sugar in your blood (hyperglycaemia). Your doctor may want to monitor you more closely.
- You have liver or kidney problems or have ever had jaundice (yellowing or the skin or whites of the eyes)
- You have an underactive thyroid gland
- You suffer with dementia
- You suffer from depression
- This person is a child. This is because children may develop unusual face and body movements (dystonic reactions)
- You are elderly (65 years of age or older). Prochlorperazine tablets should be used with caution during very hot or very cold weather to reduce the risk of an extreme rise or fall in body temperature
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